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Experiential Learning occurs when students engage in authentic activities with application beyond the classroom and reflect to synthesize it with their knowledge and education. These activities allow students to develop a deeper understanding and discover new perspectives in their academic, professional, and personal lives.

We use a three-tiered model: exploration, investigation, and immersion. This model incorporates a range of activities including internships, volunteering, field experiences, job shadowing, alternative break trips, mentored consulting projects and collaborative research in our local community and around the world.

Experiential Learning (EL) opportunities can be found throughout offices and academic departments at Wooster, including internships for credit, sophomore research experiences, funded fellowships, mentored team consulting, off-campus study, and EL-credentialed courses and co-curricular activities. Learn more about Experiential Learning at Wooster.

Two examples of popular funded opportunities that engage approximately 100 students a summer are the APEX Fellowships and Applied Methods and Research Experience (AMRE) mentored team consulting.

APEX Fellowships

APEX Fellowships provide structure, funding and mentored support to students engaged in unpaid summer internships or vocational exploration programs of at least six weeks (or at least 225 hours) in duration.

APEX Fellowships include:

  • A learning contract and academic credit
  • Regular structured reflection
  • Final reflective assignment and evaluation
  • On-campus reporting
  • Ongoing staff support

Earnings up to:
$2,250 for 6 weeks/225 hours experience
$3,000 for 8 weeks/300 hours experience
$600 to support travel

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Applied Methods and Research Experience (AMRE) Mentored Team Consulting Program

AMRE provides College of Wooster students with the opportunity to apply classroom learning to solve real-world problems in the role of business and organizational consultants.

Students earn competitive wages working full-time (40 hours per week) for eight weeks over the summer.  They are assigned to small teams to work on pre-determined consulting projects.  Together the teams form an AMRE community that joins together to participate in many professional development opportunities including presentation best practices, professionalism coaching, team-building exercises, resume guidance, reflection and more.

The skills and knowledge required for AMRE positions can vary based on each individual project. AMRE generally has the most opportunities for Mathematical and Data Science majors, however the program employs students from a wide range of disciplines, and all students are encouraged to apply.

Program Structure

The structure of the program is based upon several research teams which work independently on separate projects, but also come together for discussion of progress. These teams are comprised of students (usually three) and a faculty advisor. The faculty advisor involvement is heavy initially as the student team becomes familiar with the project definition. After approximately two weeks, involvement becomes primarily advisory as the students work directly with client representatives and others. Student teams give weekly progress reports in the form of oral presentations, in addition to periodic presentations to their respective clients. Each team also gives a final oral presentation and written report to the client upon completion of the project.

Participants receives a stipend of approximately $5,200.*

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Experiential Learning in Action

View the variety of experiential learning opportunities our students take part in throughout the year.

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Political science and economics major finds fulfillment through internship interaction with elders

Sarya Thapa Magar ’25, a political science and economics major at The College of Wooster, knew she wanted a high-impact internship in her home […]

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English and studio art major explores passion for artistic expression 

Jensen Kugler ’27, an English and studio art major at The College of Wooster, explored her passion for artistic expression through a summer internship […]

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Psychology major gains firsthand experience researching the behavior of young children

Ella Peterson ’25, a psychology major at The College of Wooster, spent the summer working with children as a research intern at the Michigan […]

Teagan Knutson

Archaeology and religious studies major builds hands-on skills through studying Maya ceramics

Teagan Knutson ’25, an archaeology and religious studies major at The College of Wooster, found the footing to thrive at a career in archaeology […]

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Geology major solidifies passion for a versatile career in museum work 

Rheo Hendrickson ’27, a geology major at The College of Wooster, became immersed in their dream career environment while working at the Andrews University […]

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Economics major confirms passion for investment banking with Dubai internship 

Terence Mwindaare ’25, an economics major and statistical & data science minor, received an APEX Micro Fellowship to intern at Alpen Capital, an international […]

Peyton Crook

Psychology major enhances interest in neuroscience through witnessing alternative mental health treatments

Peyton Crook ’26, a psychology major and minor in statistical & data sciences and women’s, gender, & sexuality studies, knew she wanted to gain […]

Charlotte Elgie '25

Communication studies major and pre-law student immerses herself in legal world

Charlotte Elgie ’25, a communication studies major and global media and digital studies minor at The College of Wooster from Vancouver, Canada, interned at […]

Music education major shares musical passions with youth through APEX micro fellowship

Anna Puster ’25, a music education major at The College of Wooster, dedicated her summer to assisting youth with vocal performance as an assistant […]

Archaeology major studies Maya artifacts in Guatemala alongside field experts

Sydney Berenson ’25, an archaeology major and Spanish & museum studies minor at The College of Wooster, was offered the opportunity to spend her […]

Amy Hernandez '25

Sociology major talks with individuals seeking asylum during APEX Fellowship

Aimee Hernandez ’25, a sociology major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX Fellowship at The Ohio Center for Immigration Litigation and Outreach […]

Dylan Kretchmar '25

English and environmental studies major acquires hands-on experience on animal farm

Dylan Kretchmar ’25, an English and environmental studies major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX fellowship with the Wild Hearts African Farm […]

Alaina Cline '25 presents at Cambridge University.

Political science and religious studies major encourages interfaith peacebuilding at the Woolf Institute during APEX Fellowship

Alaina Cline ’25, a political science and religious studies major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX Fellowship over the summer with the […]

Arsema '27

Biochemistry & molecular biology major explores the vast field of healthcare.

Arsema Yimer ’27, a biochemistry and molecular biology major considering a career in healthcare, attended the MedEx Academy in Greenville, South Carolina this summer […]

Jackson Smith '25

Psychology major interns for hometown hospice organization, confirms interest in social work

Jackson Smith ’25, a psychology major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX Fellowship at the Welcome Home of Chattanooga hospice center in […]

Danielle Libby '26 and Judge Lisa Coates at the Stow Municipal Court.

Political science and Spanish major manages court room as a bailiff during APEX Fellowship

Danielle Libby ’26, a political science and Spanish major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX Fellowship with the Stow Municipal Court in […]

Emma Humbert '26

Environmental studies major conducts field research in Iceland during APEX fellowship

Emma Humbert ’26, an environmental studies major at The College of Wooster, used an APEX fellowship to pursue an opportunity as a research intern […]

Anna Chapman '25

Psychology and French and Francophone studies major gains clinical experience through APEX fellowship

Anna Chapman ’25, a French and Francophone studies and psychology major at The College of Wooster, attended an internship fair at the College to […]

Jiho Park '25

Biology major learns new software to contribute to genetic research during APEX fellowship

Jiho Park ’25, a biology major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh researching kidney disease genetics, […]

Zane DeMercurio '26

Neuroscience major engages with community and gains healthcare experience during APEX fellowship

Zane DeMercurio ’26, a neuroscience major at The College of Wooster completed an APEX fellowship as a health coach in Wooster, Ohio. He worked […]

Julianna Fiori ’25

Psychology major makes personalized impact on children’s well-being

Julianna Fiori ’25, a psychology major and statistical and data sciences minor completing the public health pathway at The College of Wooster, realized her […]

Mako Shimizu '26

Neuroscience major explores neurological research and career options during APEX fellowship.

Mako Shimizu ’26 a neuroscience major and chemistry minor at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX fellowship at Imai Lab at Kyusyu University […]

Rachel Yamson '25

Psychology major conducts qualitative studies on bilingual children during APEX Fellowship

Rachel Yamson ’25, a psychology major and communication sciences and disorders minor, completed an APEX Fellowship at the Language Development Lab at the University […]

Elise Greenwald '25

Biology major works with wild animals during APEX fellowship at rehabilitation center

Elise Greenwald ’25, a biology major with an anthropology minor at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX fellowship at the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation […]

Silas Koyama '27

Wooster student builds community and pursues activism through APEX Fellowship

Silas Koyama ’27, a sophomore at the College of Wooster, spent the summer completing an APEX fellowship at World Fellowship program, a non-profit educational […]

Ethan Hunt '26

Economics major learns about central banking in APEX fellowship

Ethan Hunt ’26, an economics major and statistical and data sciences minor with an entrepreneurship pathway at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX […]

Des Smith '25

Environmental geoscience and archaeology major attains lab experience during APEX fellowship

Des Smith ’25, an environmental geoscience and archaeology major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX fellowship with Proyecto Arqueológico Waka’ (PAW), an […]

Sammy Amier '26

Biology and Chinese studies major explores veterinarian and conservation practices

Sammy Amier ’26, a biology and Chinese studies major at The College of Wooster, spent the summer interning for the Lake Metroparks Kevin P. […]

Nachi Goto '25

Sociology major expands leadership and education skills in APEX fellowship

Nachi Goto ’25, a sociology major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX fellowship at Ryugaku Fellowship, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering […]

Ava Caizzo '26 working during her APEX Fellowship

APEX fellowship gives anthropology and art history major hands-on museum experience

Ava Caizzo ’26, an anthropology and art history major and music minor completing the museum and archival studies pathway, wanted to get real-world experience […]

Allison Osei-Okrah '27

Economics and communication studies major explores financial industry through APEX fellowship

An economics and communication studies major on the entrepreneurship pathway at The College of Wooster, Allison Osei-Okrah ’27 knew that she was interested in […]

Jessie Breth '25

Psychology major turns research into practice in APEX Fellowship

Jessie Breth ’25, a psychology major and studio art minor at The College of Wooster, first learned about the internship opportunity for her APEX […]

Leo Widtmann '25

Economics major uses knowledge to support environmental causes in APEX Fellowship

Leo Widtmann ’25 was looking for an opportunity to use his classroom knowledge to help with environmental issues, and he found the perfect opportunity […]

Nick Bostic '26 in his APEX Fellowship with Wooster Community Hospital

Biochemistry and molecular biology major explores medical profession in APEX fellowship

Nicholas Bostic ’26, a biochemistry and molecular biology major and religious studies minor on the pre-health track at The College of Wooster, got hands-on […]

Cady Eakins '25 in her APEX Fellowship at Akron Cooperative Farms

APEX Fellowship gives environmental studies major hands-on urban farming experience

When Cady Eakins ’25 went on a field trip to Akron Cooperative Farms with a class, she never expected that she would also gain […]

Désirée Weber, associate professor and chair of political science, and Abhishek Manhas ’26, sophomore research assistant, mathematics and computer science major

Sophomore research project advances accessibility to Austrian philosopher’s writings

A novel collaboration between The College of Wooster and the Ludwig Wittgenstein Project extended the reach of the world-renowned philosopher’s manuscripts by utilizing the […]

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Real-world course experience in Urban Studio prompts new senior research avenues

Spring semester often focuses on senior Independent Study projects at The College of Wooster. But thanks to the launch of an updated junior I.S. […]

Abigail Beard '23

Sophomore research project serves as foundation for article about human rights defenders

A Sophomore Research Program project by sociology major Abigail Beard ’23 provided the foundation for an article recently published in Political Research Quarterly. Matthew […]

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Students explore the effects of land-use decisions on both humans and wildlife during Costa Rica TREK

Laura Sirot, professor of biology, and Brooke Krause, associate professor of economics and global & international studies, led 13 students from The College of […]

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Career preparation workshop gives humanities majors the tools they need to build a successful future

Humanities majors at The College of Wooster develop more than a deep understanding of their particular discipline; they develop valuable skills that can lead […]

For the Leadership Across Boarders Workshop Cline traveled to Corrymeela, a coastal community in Ballycastle, Ireland, dedicated to peacebuilding and promoting reconciliation. While she was there, she visited Giant's Causeway and the rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede.

Alaina Cline ’25 gains intercultural competencies and conflict mediation skills at inaugural Leaders Across Borders workshop

At a time when violence is erupting across the globe, Alaina Cline ’25 participated in an inaugural gathering of young global leaders learning how […]

Keith Young '26

Keith Young ’26 uses data science for social good in internship

Keith Young ’26, participated in Datalab at Sewanee: The University of the South this past summer. “Datalab is a summer research fellowship program that […]

Yasmine Fazazi ’24

Computer science and psychology major wins second place in hackathon

Yasmine Fazazi ’24 won second place with her team at the Arab Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon in September. The event, which took place in Doha, […]

Tasin Saifullah '25

Computer science and economics major hones software skills during APEX Fellowship

Tasin Saifullah ’25 called his APEX Fellowship a “pivotal steppingstone” on his journey to becoming a software engineer. Saifullah, a computer science and economics […]

Bhumika Ramesh

Neuroscience major conducts lab research on LOX genes during APEX Fellowship

Bhumika Ramesh ’26, a neuroscience major at The College of Wooster, discovered how the fields of genetics and neuroscience work together in the study […]

Zach Perrier '25

History major researches and develops online exhibit for Baseball Heritage Museum during APEX Fellowship

When Zach Perrier ’25 was searching for internship opportunities this summer, he networked with his supervisor at his on-campus job in Digital Collections at […]

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Anthropology and French double major combines areas of interest through internship at study abroad provider

Following a year in Morocco with IES Abroad (Institute for the International Education of Students)’s “Study in Rabat” program, Kiki Giles ’24, an anthropology […]

Ben Byars '24

Global and international studies major delves into international diplomacy in APEX Fellowship

Ben Byars ’24, a global and international studies major at The College of Wooster, found an internship opportunity at the World Affairs Council in […]

Anna Puster '25

APEX Fellowship connects music education major with students in Wooster community

Anna Puster ’25, a music education major at The College of Wooster, first learned of her APEX Fellowship opportunity with the Wayne County Performing […]

Emily Voneman '25

English and anthropology major delves into local museum work during APEX Fellowship

Emily Voneman ’25, an English and anthropology major, worked with the Wayne County Historical Society in several capacities this summer, ranging from directing tours […]

Maggie Stieby '25

Spanish major provides essential translating services in clinical healthcare during APEX Fellowship

Maggie Stieby ’25 spent her summer as an APEX fellow with the Viola Startzman Clinic, helping to analyze and strengthen the clinic’s resources for […]

Garrett Morris '24

Economics and biology double major gains hands-on experience with patient care through APEX Fellowship at Wooster Community Hospital

Garrett Morris ’24, an economics and biology double major at The College of Wooster, spent his summer working as a health coach through the […]

Keeyeon Choi '24 on a Zoom meeting

APEX Fellow combines interests in data science and economics to support development of community food systems in Michigan

A statistical and data sciences major and economics minor at The College of Wooster, Keeyeon Choi ’24 spent her summer as a data integrity […]

Psychology student promotes sustainable agriculture and supports local farmers

Zach Napora ’25 dove headfirst into his passion for sustainable agriculture this summer during his APEX Fellowship experience. Napora, a psychology major at The […]

Will Callender '25 reading to a camper.

Psychology major brings mental health awareness to summer camp during APEX Fellowship

Will Callender ’25, a psychology major and sociology minor at The College of Wooster, has always wanted to advocate for mental health awareness by […]

Ethan Yoder '25

Music composition major performs in Blossom Festival Chorus, takes on administrative duties during APEX Fellowship

Ethan Yoder ’25 has a renewed sense of appreciation for the immense preparation and dedication that contributes to professional musical performance after his APEX […]

Emilie Eustace '24

Psychology and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies major gains lab research experience during summer APEX Fellowship

Emilie Eustace ’24, a psychology and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies major at The College of Wooster, has seen a notable increase in her […]

Krish Nayak '25 sitting at a desk and reading

APEX Fellowship teaches economics major practical applications of economic theory in multiple sectors of business

In his search for a summer internship experience, Krish Nayak ’25, an economics major at The College of Wooster, targeted opportunities offering experience in […]

Katie Love '24

Art history major brushes up on art conservation skills during APEX Fellowship

Katie Love ’24, an art history major at The College of Wooster, landed an APEX Fellowship with the Intermuseum Conservation Association (ICA) in Cleveland, […]

Sophie Bruce '25

Global and international studies major connects with local community and develops nonprofit skills during APEX fellowship

As Sophie Bruce ’25, a global and international studies major at The College of Wooster, searched for internships, she wanted an opportunity to help […]

Lindsi Filippi '24

Neuroscience major extends health coach experience with APEX Fellowship

Lindsi Filippi ’24, a neuroscience major and biology minor at The College of Wooster from Pickerington, Ohio, spent the summer engaged in an APEX […]

Byera Kashangaki '24

APEX Fellowship intern works to promote African business development in Kenya

Byera Kashangaki ’24, a double major in global and international studies as well as French and francophone studies at the College of Wooster, took […]

English and history major spends APEX Fellowship planning events for Columbus’s Center of Science and Industry

Emma Shinker ’24, an English and history major at The College of Wooster, stepped out of her comfort zone this summer during her APEX […]

Grace Gascoigne '24

Biochemistry and molecular biology major provides patient care during APEX fellowship

Grace Gascoigne ’24, a biochemistry and molecular biology major at the College of Wooster, spent her summer providing care to patients both in the […]

Tyler Rak '24

Wooster student explores social media management at local theater during APEX Fellowship

Tyler Rak ’24 spent his summer working as an intern for Lyric Theater of Wooster researching small theater operations, managing social media accounts, and […]

Bri Lowry '25 surrounded by her students

Communication sciences and disorders student inspires an appreciation for the arts during APEX Fellowship

Brianna Lowry ’25 knew she wanted to encourage children to explore creative expression, so when an opportunity to intern as a camp counselor at […]

Neuroscience-psychology major extends health coach experience with APEX Fellowship

Lindsi Filippi ’24, a neuroscience-psychology major and biology minor at The College of Wooster from Pickerington, Ohio, spent the summer engaged in an APEX […]

APEX Fellowship gives sociology and history student insight into social service organizations

Samantha Jones ’25, a sociology and history major at the College of Wooster, took advantage of an APEX Fellowship after hearing about the program […]

Alaina Cline '25

Political science student researches housing policy in APEX fellowship

Alaina Cline ’25, a political science student at The College of Wooster, was scrolling through Instagram one day when she found a post made […]

Ruhee Mehta '26

Wooster student studies dementia and aging during APEX Fellowship

Ruhee Mehta ’26 spent her summer interning at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience in Bangalore, India as part of an APEX […]

Carolyn Klein '24

Environmental studies major teaches children about nature in APEX Fellowship

Carolyn Klein ’24, an environmental studies major on the environmental conservation track, planned to conduct research for her Independent Study project at the William […]

Students Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe ’24, Sam Adjei-Sah ’24, and Endrias Tesfaye ’24 presented their research on childcare services to Community Action of Wayne and Medina Counties.

Wooster’s AMRE program celebrates 30 years of meeting client goals through student-led initiatives

Providing solution plans to nationally recognized companies like Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, supporting the growth and development of community organizations, and connecting with […]

Eleanor Weiker '24

Student-designed public health major gains clinical experience with APEX fellowship

Eleanor Weiker ’24, a rising senior at The College of Wooster, personalized her educational experience with a student-designed public health major, along with completing […]

Grace Gamble ’17

Sociology alumna turns to Wooster students for help supporting local food industry

For Grace Gamble ’17, food is a family affair. Her great-aunt sold cookies to pay her way through college, and her mother taught her […]

Lake Barrett '23

Biology and education major works to conserve Amazon River biodiversity with APEX fellowship

Lake Barrett ’23 wanted to find a summer internship that would allow him to make a difference in the field of conservation and combine […]

Thomas Pitney '24 (right) shares the stage with two peers at the Athens Democracy Forum in Greece.

Political science and French major represents Wooster at 2022 Athens Democracy Forum

Thomas Pitney ’24, a political science and French & Francophone studies major, represented The College of Wooster and the Global Liberal Arts Alliance at the Athens Democracy […]

Tudor Lungu '24

Interns from The College of Wooster help Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare with EMT staffing

Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare and The College of Wooster are working together in a partnership that benefits the not-for-profit hospice organization and college students working […]

Kayla Stevens ’23, a senior at The College of Wooster

Anthropology major shares internship experience on podcast

Kayla Stevens ’23, a senior at The College of Wooster, recently shared her experience as a Louise Lamphere Intern at the American Anthropological Association […]

Sabrina Azad '25

Social justice intern prepares toolkits for low-income households

At Community Action of Wayne and Medina Counties, Sabrina Azad ’25, a communication sciences & disorders major at The College of Wooster, worked to […]

Graham Harper '24

Psychology major takes part in social research for intergenerational programs

Graham Harper ’24, a psychology major at The College of Wooster interned at Age-Friendly D.C., a program which focuses on inclusive ageing. He had […]

Sumeyya Sherief '25

College of Wooster student develops a broader perspective by interning at a leading IT solutions provider in Ethiopia

Sumeyya Sherief ’25 followed her interest in computer science by interning at MoTi Engineering PLC over the summer. Pursuing an Entrepreneurship Pathway at The […]

Brianna Lyman '23

Social justice internship at a local church helps biology and anthropology major positively impact communities

A biology and anthropology major at The College of Wooster, Brianna Lyman ’23 dedicated her summer to an internship at the Trinity United Church […]

Noah Golovan ’23

Judicial responsibilities of political science and philosophy double major showcase inner workings of court 

Noah Golovan ’23, a political and philosophy double major at The College of Wooster witnessed the atmosphere of the legal field first-hand this summer. […]

Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe '24

Banking internship uncovers new expectations for business economics major

Through the APEX Fellowship, Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe ’24 spent his break in Accra, Ghana interning at Ecobank Ghana. A business economics major at The College […]

Brendan Ortiz ’23

Community gardens provide a new take on teaching for environmental studies major 

An environmental studies major at The College of Wooster, Brendan Ortiz ’23 chanced upon an opportunity to intern at Akron Cooperative Farms as an APEX […]

Thomas Pitney ’24

Political science and French & francophone studies double major helps the town of Shrewsbury initiate  a climate action plan

Thomas Pitney ’24, a political science and French & francophone studies double major at The College of Wooster, highlighted everyday administrators’ importance towards issues […]

Alex Pollitt ’23

Business economics major solidifies career aspirations by working at a non-profit organization committed to changing lives through sports

A business economics major, Alex Pollitt ’23 interned at the Louisville Sports Commission during the summer. A student at The College of Wooster, he […]

Maud Bulman '23

Anthropology major finds new love for social work through internship

Maud Bulman ’23 , an anthropology major at The College of Wooster, started volunteering with Trinity United Church of Christ during the school year. […]

Vu Dao '23

Business economics major builds artistic skillset at a Vietnamese production house

Vu Dao ’23, a business economics major at The College of Wooster, interned at an agency company in Vietnam. The APEX fellow who is […]

Jack Donahue '24

Biochemistry & molecular biology major works to provide access to healthcare for vulnerable communities

Jack Donahue ’24, a biochemistry & molecular biology major at The College of Wooster, spent his summer engaged at the Viola Startzman Clinic. Donahue worked […]

Daphnye Henderson '24

Social justice intern works with kids and families to build appreciation for the arts

Daphnye Henderson ’24, a sociology and education major at The College of Wooster, spent her summer in Wooster as a Social Justice Intern. Working […]

Penelophe Pintor '23

Legal center provides a new perspective on translation for Spanish major

Focusing on translation opportunities, Penelophe Pintor ’23, a Spanish major at The College of Wooster, found a position at a legal center in Chicago. […]

Mudiwa Mungoshi ’24

Global media & digital studies major oversees night camps for elementary and middle school students

Mudiwa Mungoshi ’24, a global media & digital studies major at The College of Wooster spent their summer working with kids at Crossroads4kids. Largely […]

Eleanor Weiker '24

Public Health Intern learns aside a strength coach to better performance of high school athletes

A search for sports medicine internships led Eleanor Weiker ’24, a student-designed major in Public Health at The College of Wooster, to the Nationwide […]

Alexa Carlozzi ’23

Social Justice Intern utilizes social support networks to benefit local communities

Alexa Carlozzi ’23, a student at The College of Wooster, interned at The United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties through an APEX fellowship. […]

Veda Massanari-Thatcher '23

Internship at safe house encourages philosophy and women’s, gender, & sexuality studies major to pursue a future in social work

Through an APEX Fellowship, Veda Massanari-Thatcher ’23 experienced firsthand the setting of a safe house developed for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. A […]

Minh Phan ’24

Computer science major takes part in an intelligent transportation interface design project

A computer science major at The College of Wooster, Minh Phan ’24 spent her summer at the University of Pittsburgh, interning as a UX […]

Anushree Rustagi '25

Internship at a local domestic and substance abuse treatment center helps psychology major affirm career goals

Anushree Rustagi ’25, a psychology major at The College of Wooster, chanced upon an internship at OneEighty, a domestic violence and substance abuse treatment […]

Hoover and Emily Baragwanath, associate professor of classics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, at the 2021 Eta Sigma Phi annual undergraduate research conference at The University of Georgia.

Wooster student presents research on Italian Renaissance artwork at regional conference

Isabelle Hoover, an art history and classical studies major at The College of Wooster, presented her research at the annual meeting of the Classical […]

Paige Wells ’22

Sociology major finds a new athletic avenue to develop a fresh view of the future 

Paige Wells ’23, a sociology major at The College of Wooster obtained a chance to navigate the athletic world this summer. Through her APEX […]

Katherine Shambaugh '24

Classical studies major develops open-access digital Greek lexica

A student at The College of Wooster, Katherine Shambaugh ’24 immersed herself in the Classics Department at Cornell University through her APEX Fellowship. A […]

Julie Larick ’24

Environmental empowerment paves a new career interest for English major 

A Google search led Julie Larick ’24, an English and environmental studies major at The College of Wooster to chance upon an internship opportunity […]

Oriana Galvis Marin ’23

English major delves into the editorial world at a Colombian publishing house

Oriana Galvis Marin ’23, an English major at The College of Wooster interned at Sílaba Editores as part of her APEX Fellowship. By following […]

Linda Berhe '25

Internship at construction company helps computer science major renew her love for the subject

Linda Berhe ’25, a computer science student at The College of Wooster, has worked with construction companies since high school. When she learned that […]

Hudson Davis '24

Geology major gains scientific skills in paleontology internship 

After volunteering with the Burpee Museum of Natural History, Hudson Davis ’24, a geology major at The College of Wooster, knew he wanted to […]

Glenna Van Dyke '23

Internship at local museum helps history and education major consider new career path

Through her position as an intern at the Wayne County Historical Society, College of Wooster student Glenna Van Dyke ’23 immersed herself in the […]

Iván Akiri ’22 and Sarah Brunot ’22 present their data and insights to The Wilderness Center.

Social Entrepreneurship program students perform local research projects to solve community business problems

The Social Entrepreneurship (SE) program at The College of Wooster once again designed community-based projects that connected talented students seeking experiential learning opportunities with […]

Emma Schell ’23

Wooster student recognized for expanding coverage of Latin American topics on Wikipedia

College of Wooster junior Emma Schell ’23 recently received recognition from Wiki Education for her work to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of Latin American topics […]

Lehman works with Justine Walker ’18 and Avi Vajpeyi with the “bead pile” experiment in 2015.

Physics article collaboration between faculty and students addresses practical applications of bead pile experiment

Susan Lehman, Victor J. Andrew Professor of Physics at The College of Wooster, recently published an article in Granular Matter, a peer-reviewed journal in […]

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Political science major writes policy suggestions in international relations internship

Emmy Todd ’22 discovered her APEX internship a year before applying through personal research and professor recommendations. A political science major at The College […]

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Neuroscience major finds new passion for medicine and research

Through her APEX Fellowship, Emma Saxton ’22 researched how infections and diseases, such as cancer, affect neural activity and how chemotherapy can change one’s […]

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Dental internship prepares neuroscience major for future career field

Malik Moore ’23, a neuroscience major at The College of Wooster, shadowed a periodontist at Progressive Periodontics and worked as an office intern in […]

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Communication studies major discovers new career interests

Through her APEX Fellowship at the United Planning Organization, Hannah Nguyen ’22 was able to combine her interests in education policy and communication studies. She discovered the opportunity through a College of Wooster alumni and the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium […]

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Medical internship offers lab experience for biochemistry & molecular biology major

As an intern at the Choice Children’s Special Clinic in Ethiopia, Makeda Teklemichael ’24 shadowed the medical staff and lab technicians. Working in the […]

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Local mental health center internship develops psychology major’s skillset

After exploring different counseling centers, Karabella Hernandez ’22 discovered OneEighty as an opportunity to grow her therapy skills and psychology knowledge. Near The College […]

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Environmental geoscience major serves as land-use consultant

As an environmental consultant at Ohio State University, Mazvita Chikomo ’22 collected and analyzed data on lakes, along with educating the public on aesthetic […]

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Spanish major advocates for environmental justice and human rights

Cammy Bly ’22 served as an intern at the InterReligious Task Force on Central America (IRTF) organization, which focuses on peace and human rights […]

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Biochemistry & molecular biology major gains research experience through APEX Fellowship

As an undergraduate researcher, Kayla Bertholf ’22 studied insulin receptors in fruit flies at Michigan State University. While conducting this research in the Arnosti […]

Tyusha Sarawagi

APEX Fellowship | Tyusha Sarawagi

Majors: Statistical and Data Sciences, Business Economics Class Year: 2023 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hilary Edgington As a data science intern for Four […]

Karabella Hernandez

APEX Fellowship | Karabella Hernandez

Major: Psychology Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matt Mariola As a counselor assistant intern at OneEighty, Wooster’s center for mental health, […]

Emma Saxton

APEX Fellowship | Emma Saxton

Major: Neuroscience Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Grit Herzmann I supported research by looking at how infections, such as covid, change […]

Adam Hinden

APEX Fellowship | Adam Hinden

Major: Chinese Studies, Anthropology Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Stephanie Strand As a research intern at the Center for World Indigenous Studies, […]

Julie Larick

APEX Fellowship | Julieanne Larick

Major: English Class Year: 2024 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paul Edminston I wrote articles for Girls’ Life Magazine to encourage readers’ involvement in […]

Emma Davidson

APEX Fellowship | Emma Davidson

Major: Neuroscience Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Grit Herzmann I completed various cancer neuroscience experiments as a research assistant in the […]

Aubry Miller

APEX Fellowship | Aubry Miller

Major: Economics Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brooke Krause As a She Grows It intern I conducted social policy and economic […]

Paige Wells

APEX Fellowship | Paige Wells

Major: Sociology Class Year: 2023 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Leslie Wingard As an intern for the National School Board Association under the Chief […]

Annie Cohen

APEX Fellowship | Annie Cohen

Major: Psychology Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matt Mariola As a research intern at the PAST Foundation in Columbus, OH, I […]

Sobika Thapa

APEX Fellowship | Sobika Thapa

Major: Computer Science Class Year: 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Grit Herzmann As a UX/UI Intern at Deerhold Ltd., an American IT company in Nepal, […]

Mazvita Chikomo

APEX Fellowship | Mazvita Chikomo

Major: Environmental Geoscience Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Leslie Wingard As a land-use environmental consultant for OSU, Earth Sciences Department, based […]

Kayla Stevens

APEX Fellowship | Kayla Stevens

Major: Anthropology Class Year: 2023 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephanie Strand At the Hochstein Music School in Rochester, NY, I assisted in the […]

Jenna Smith

APEX Fellowship | Jenna Smith

Major: Sociology Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paul Edmiston As a Food Justice Intern at Solidarity Farm in Lorain, Ohio, I […]

Makeda Teklemichael

APEX Fellowship | Makeda Teklemichael

Major: Undeclared Class Year: 2024 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hamed Goharipour As a pediatric intern for Choice Clinic a Children’s Special Clinic based […]

Hannah Nguyen

APEX Fellowship | Hannah Nguyen

Major: Communication Studies Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brooke Krause As an intern at United Planning Organization, I conducted research on […]

Grant Sprague

APEX Fellowship | Grant Sprague

Major: Biology Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Ison As an ecology intern for The Wilderness Center, a conservation organization based […]

Macy Bischoff

APEX Fellowship | Macy Bischoff

Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hamed Goharipour As a Health Coach, I collaborated with the Wooster […]

Sophie Ryan

APEX Fellowship | Sophie Ryan

Major: English, Psychology Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paul Edminston I interned at HopeMark Preschool in St. Louis, MO, where I […]

Carly McWilliams

APEX Fellowship | Carly McWilliams

Majors: Political Science, English Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Ison I wrote, designed, and managed social media content, as well […]

Kirsten Buchan

APEX Fellowship | Kirsten Buchan

Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephanie Strand As a Health Coach, I collaborated with the Wooster […]

Emmy Todd

APEX Fellowship | Emmy Todd

Major: Political Science Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sarah Sobeck As an intern for the Stimson Center, an internationally focused think […]

Tina Lam

APEX Fellowship | Tina Lam

Major: Global and International Studies Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hilary Edgington As an intern at the UK Federation of Chinese […]

Justine Paul Berina

APEX Fellowship | Justine Paul Berina

Major: Geology Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Dr. David McConnell As a GIS intern at the World Wildlife Fund, I mapped the […]

Elizabeth Fluharty

APEX Fellowship | Elizabeth Fluharty

Major: Undeclared Class Year: 2024 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matt Mariola As an intern for Raise the Roof Entertainment in Cleveland, Ohio, I […]

Gunjan Joshi

APEX Fellowship | Gunjan Joshi

Majors: Economics, Computer Science Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hilary Edgington As a backend developer for InfoDevelopers Pvt. Ltd., a software […]

Noah Olson

APEX Fellowship | Noah Olson

Major: Communication Studies (Physical Education minor) Class Year: 2023 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Ison As a member of the Akron RuberDucks ProDUCKtion […]

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APEX Fellowship | Michael Thomas

Major: Economics Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Dr. Leslie Wingard I interned with the Seattle CityClub, a nonpartisan civic organization. My responsibilities […]

Quan Nguyen Hien

APEX Fellowship | Quan Nguyen Hien

Major: Statistical & Data Sciences Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Carly Eppler At BENIT Vietnam, I designed, built, and maintained the data […]

Abigail McFarren

APEX Fellowship | Abby McFarren

Major: History Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephanie Strand I worked as a Deputy Team Captain for the Tricia Shimamura campaign […]

Teresa Ascencio

APEX Fellowship | Teresa Ascencio

Major: Activism and Social Change Class Year: 2023 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brooke Krause As an mural artist apprentice at Jubilee Arts, a […]

Cammy Bly

APEX Fellowship | Cammy Bly

Majors: Psychology, Spanish Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Leslie Wingard As an intern at IRTF Cleveland, I researched and created educational […]

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APEX Fellowship | Sukriti Chiripal

Majors: Economics and Psychology Class Year: 2024 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hamed Goharipour As a Consultant at Ernst&Young, a multinational professional services network, […]

Kayla Bertholf

APEX Fellowship | Kayla Bertholf

Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Grit Herzmann As an undergraduate researcher at Michigan State University, I […]

Ivan Akiri

APEX Fellowship | Ivan Akiri

Majors: Art – Studio, Theatre & Dance Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: He/Him/Her Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paul Edmiston I worked at the Wayne Center For […]

Truong Nguyen

APEX Fellowship | Truong Nguyen

Majors: Communication Studies, Environmental Studies Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Carly Eppler I worked as a Human Resource Intern at Techcombank in […]

Elizabeth Testamark

APEX Fellowship | Elizabeth Testamark

Majors: Communication Studies, Education Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sarah Sobeck My summer experience was working with the wedding planning company […]

Dylynn Lasky

APEX Fellowship | Dylynn Lasky

Major: Undeclared Class Year: 2024 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sarah Sobeck As a Youth Development Assistant at Bellaire-Puritas, a youth and workforce development […]

Amina Hull

APEX Fellowship | Amina Hull

Major: Classical Studies – Classical Languages Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hamed Goharipour As an intern for Ruth Allen, the curator […]

Nina Yeduguri Sandinti

APEX Fellowship | Nina Sahita Reddy Yeduguri Sandinti

Majors: Pre-Med Pathway Class Year: 2024 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sarah Sobeck As a shadowing intern at Challa hospitals in Hyderabad, India, I […]

Austin Hanna

APEX Fellowship | Austin Hanna

Majors: Business Economics, Chinese Studies Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Ison I advise the workers at a wealth management company, […]

Clare Griffith

APEX Fellowship | Clare Griffith

Major: Music Performance Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Ison As an intern at the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, I worked […]

Jorge Gonzales Virto

APEX Fellowship | Jorge Gonzales Virto

Class Year: 2024 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matt Mariola Intern at LCB SERVISALUD EIRL, a clinical biological laboratory in Cusco – Peru, I […]

William McMichael

APEX Fellowship | Will McMichael

Major: Neuroscience Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hilary Edgington As a researcher at Rosalind Franklin University, I analyzed neural activity in […]

Malik Moore

APEX Fellowship | Malik Moore

Major: Neuroscience Class Year: 2023 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matt Mariola As an intern at Progressive Periodontics, I worked alongside a veteran periodontist […]

Grace Braver

APEX Fellowship | Grace Braver

Major: Geology Class Year: 2023 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Leslie Wingard As a wrangler for the French Broad Outpost Ranch in Del Rio, […]

APEX Fellowship provides research, lab experience for neurobiology major

During his time at Rosalind Franklin University, William McMichael ’22 served as a researcher analyzing the neural activity of rodents. He also educated the […]

Nga Le

APEX Fellowship | Narissa Le

Majors: Statistical and Data Science, Communication Studies Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hilary Edgington As a data analyst at Tiki Corporation, […]

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Psychology major’s internship boosts students’ confidence through programming

Annie Cohen ’22 served as a research intern at the PAST foundation, which merges anthropology and STEM to help students apply learning to hands-on experiences. During a […]

Zdena Sinkhorn

APEX Fellowship | Zdena Sinkhorn

Major: History Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paul Edmiston As a collections intern at the North Carolina Maritime Museum, I practiced […]

Cecelia Bagnoli

APEX Fellowship | Cecelia Bagnoli

Majors: Communication Studies, Environmental Studies Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sarah Sobeck I interned at Mayflower Community in Iowa where I […]

Lily Anderson

APEX Fellowship | Lily Anderson

Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Class Year: 2023 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hamed Goharipour At The Medical Experience (MedEx) Academy in Greenville, S.C., […]

Students pose for Community water project at The College of Wooster

AMRE | Community Water

Chamari Abercrombie ’24 | Neuroscience & Spanish Layali Banna ’22 | Geology Mazvita Chikomo ’22 | Environmental Geoscience Grace Hodges ’23 | Biology & […]

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AMRE | Goodyear OTR

Minh Duc Dao ’23 | Computer Science and Mathematics Lemfon Karl Ndze’dzenyuy | Computer Science Raisa Tasnim Raofa ’23 | Physics and Mathematics Khandokar […]

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AMRE | Goodyear CTMAS

Percy Brown | Computer Science Kien Le ’22 | Mathematics and Computer Science Bang Nguyen ’22 | Computer Science Karen Suzue ’22 | Computer […]

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AMRE | Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center

Sarah Brunot ’22 | Environmental Studies Kate Yordy ’22 | Russian Studies & Economics Special thanks to the following sponsors: Laura B. Frick Charitable […]

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AMRE | Holmes County Economic Impact

Caitlyn Denes ’23 | Environmental Geoscience Hephzibah Emereole ’22 | Computer Science Mahi Lal ’22 | Economics Faculty Advisors: Huiting Tian and Melanie Long Special […]

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AMRE | Fututorwo

Vera Bordah ’22 | Mechanical Engineering Henry Pellegrin ’23 | Global & International Studies and Religious Studies Mekdes Shiferaw ’23 | Global & International […]

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AMRE | Political Science

Lark Pinney ’23 | Political Science (Comparative Politics) Jordan Spatt ’22 | Political Science Advisors: Angie Bos and Bas van Doorn Special thanks to […]

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AMRE | Workplace D&I

Noah Leonard ’23 | Political Science (International Relations) and Spanish Eraj Sikandar ’22 | Business Economics Maley Tinstman ’23 | Political Science (International Relations) […]

AMRE | Line 45

Chinwe Ibegbu ’22 | Computer Science Yong Seok Lee ’22 | Computer Science Kyle Rossi ’22 | Computer Science Faculty Advisors: Nathan Sommer and […]

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AMRE | Experiential Learning & Community Engagement at The College of Wooster

Spencer Gaitsch ’22 | History and Political Science Audrey Holder ’22 | Anthropology Advisors: Cathy McConnell and Sarah Sobeck Special thanks to the following sponsors: Laura […]

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AMRE | Schneider Electric

El Yazid Chalabi ’22 | Business Economics and Statistical & Data Sciences Demetris Papaloucas ’23 | Statistical & Data Sciences Marshal Ruzvidzo ’22 ’22 | […]

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AMRE | ACME

Abigail Breitenbucher ’22 | Mathematics (History & Anthropology minors) Luke Pritchard ’22 | Statistical & Data Sciences Maya Vasta ’22 | Statistical & Data […]

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Music major helps develop pediatric heart frailty scale

Through her experience as a music major, Lilah Weiss ’23 has gained essential skills, such as patience and perseverance, that will aid her journey into the medical […]

Adam Hinden, College of Wooster student, asks a question at a panel at the Athens Democracy Forum

Adam Hinden ’22 earns opportunity to participate in Athens Democracy Forum in Greece

Adam Hinden ’22, an anthropology and Chinese studies major at The College of Wooster, was selected to participate in this year’s Athens Democracy Forum […]

College of Wooster student presents her internship

Computer Science Major, Bolanle Oladeji ’23, Shares Microsoft-Partnered Internship Experience and Insight

While researching freshman and sophomore-oriented Computer Science (CS) internships this summer, CS major Bolanle Oladeji ‘23 discovered Cyborg Mobile, a technical solutions company. Cyborg […]

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Social Entrepreneurship team supports local economy with food incubator research

After a year when many businesses sought to capitalize on a booming e-commerce market, students and faculty from The College of Wooster’s Social Entrepreneurship […]

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Students and faculty team up to help local community adapt to climate change

As Northeast Ohioans along with people around the world live through unprecedented levels of natural disasters due to climate change, students and faculty at […]

Amina Hull '22

Museum internship illustrates alternative career plans in classical studies

A classical studies major at The College of Wooster, Amina Hull ’22 wanted to apply her interest in the study of ancient Mediterranean languages […]

Teresa Ascencio '23

Community service and performing arts interests combine in internship experience

Teresa Ascencio ’23, a communication studies and theatre and dance major at The College of Wooster, found a way to connect her passions of […]

Kayla Stevens ’23

Anthropology major finds purpose in archival research at community music school

Kayla Stevens ’23, an anthropology major at The College of Wooster, returned to The Hochstein School, a community music and dance school in her […]

Grace Braver '23

Geology major learns perseverance through working with horses

When her sister recommended a wrangler position at the French Broad Outpost Ranch for a summer internship, Grace Braver ’23 knew it would be […]

Grant Sprague ’22

Biology major puts techniques into practice at Wilderness Center

Grant Sprague ’22, a biology major and environmental studies minor, who is also on the cross country and track & field teams interned at […]

Clare Griffith '22

APEX Fellowship reveals a variety of careers in the arts for music performance major

Clare Griffith ’22 served as an intern at the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, working specifically with the Dayton Ballet, Opera, and Philharmonic Orchestra. In […]

Justine Paul Berina ’22

Geology major assists conservation efforts through cartography in APEX Fellowship

When taking Geographic Information Systems with Shelley Judge, associate professor of geology, his junior year at The College of Wooster, Justine Paul Berina ’22 […]

Seven Townsel ’22

Africana studies major makes connection with Wooster alumnus in legal field

Seven Townsel ’22, an Africana studies major and member of the volleyball team, interned with Judge James L. Miraldi ’73 at the Lorain County […]

Adam Hinden ’22 completed a summer internship for the Center for World Indigenous Studies

Anthropology and Chinese major solidified interest in indigenous rights activism through APEX Fellowship

With a strong interest in indigenous rights and past research for his I.S. project, Adam Hinden ’22 knew “the Center for World Indigenous Studies […]

Huy Kieu '22

Computer science major completes software development internship in Vietnam

Huy Kieu ’22 was a part of a team that developed web systems for vehicle manufacturers

Mika Yonaha '21

Student-designed major works as experience designer in Tokyo

Mika Yonaha ’21 helped develop new programs for children to adapt to COVID-19 pandemic

Margie Sosa ’20

Political science major acts as student leader on campus

As the first member of her family to attend college, the transition for Margie Sosa ’20 wasn’t easy. She initially felt intimidated and unsure […]

Wooster Arts and Culture District Team

AMRE | Wooster Arts and Culture District

Feasibility and Economic Impact Study Brandon Charles ’22, Economics and Computer Science Katie Harvey ’21, Global & International Studies Andreas Xenofontos ’22, Economics Advisors: […]

Women's Empowerment in Tanzania

AMRE | Women’s Empowerment in Tanzania

Understanding and fixing data issues for analysis to evaluate the Trias/Maisha Bora sponsored project “Women’s Food Security Program for Impoverished Maasai Households” Rita Chiboub […]

Steve Spidell

APEX Fellowship | Steve Spidell

Majors: Communication Studies Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Leslie Wingard Wilson Award As a Trainee Consultant at Connected Performance in Canfield, Ohio, I assisted […]

Raven Reece

APEX Fellowship | Raven Reece

Majors: Spanish, Early Childhood Education Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Brooke Krause Wilson Award As a Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty (SHECP) intern […]

Hasan Malik

APEX Fellowship | Hasan Malik

Majors: Psychology Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Bas van Doorn At the Jamestown Psychiatric PC in New York, I utilized telemedicine technology in speciality […]

Jacob Abramo

APEX Fellowship | Jacob Abramo

Majors: Philosophy Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Leslie Wingard As a legal intern with the Wayne County Prosectuor’s Office, I clerked in Grand Jury, […]

United Titanium Team

AMRE | United Titanium

Database Creation Kien Le ’22, Math and Computer Science Quan Nguyen Hien ’22, Statistical and Data Science Pavithra Reddy ’22, Math and Computer Science […]

Maryam Abdul Hye

APEX Fellowship | Maryam Abdul Hye

Majors: Philosophy, Psychology Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Grit Herzmann As a Marketing and Research Intern at an executive search and consultant firm in […]

Lucy Wickham

APEX Fellowship | Lucy Wickham

Major: Mathematics Class Year: 2023 Faculty Mentor: Tim Freeze Wilson Award Interning at the Quantitative and Mathematics Support Center at Bates College in Lewiston, […]

Megan Tuennerman

APEX Fellowship | Megan Tuennerman

Majors: Environmental Studies, Sociology Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Paul Edminston Andrew Award of Excellence As the Assistant Launch Director for One Blue Ocean, an […]

Vinh To

APEX Fellowship | Vinh Nghiem To

Major: Statistical and Data Sciences Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Jennifer Ison Wilson Award Interning at FPT Software in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, […]

Elizabeth Testamark

APEX Fellowship | Elizabeth Testamark

Major: Communication Studies Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Paul Edmiston Wilson Award As a communication intern for The Urban Christian Woman located in Cleveland,OH, […]

Harry Susalla

APEX Fellowship | Harry Susalla

Major: Sociology Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Bas van Doorn As a development intern for Affirmations, a LGBTQ center located in a subrub of […]

Riley Smith

APEX Fellowship | Riley Smith

Major: Political Science Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: David McConnell Andrew Award of Excellence While interning at the Women’s Law Project in Pittsburgh, PA, […]

Jenna Smith

APEX Fellowship | Jenna Smith

Major: Sociology Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Jennifer Ison As the Sustainable Farm Intern at Bellwether Farm in Wakeman, Ohio, I performed agricultural fieldwork, […]

Eraj Sikandar

APEX Fellowship | Eraj Sikandar

Major: Business Economics Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: David McConnell Wilson Award Interning at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Islamabad, […]

Saralee Renick

APEX Fellowship | Saralee Renick

Major: Sociology Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Brooke Krause Wilson Award As a virtual intern with the YWCA Sojourner’s Shelter for Homeless Women and […]

Gordon Reeves

APEX Fellowship | Gordon Reeves

Major: Political Science Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Bas van Doorn Wilson Award As an intern at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, […]

Raisa Tasnim Raofa

APEX Fellowship | Raisa Tasnim Raofa

Major: Physics Class Year: 2023 Faculty Mentor: Cody Leary Wilson Award While interning at Intigra Science Organization, Bangladesh, I created physics outreach materials for […]

Vy Nguyen

APEX Fellowship | Vy Nguyen

Major: Chemistry Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Matt Krain Wilson Award At VNU University of Science in Hanoi, Vietnam, I researched the plastic’s organic […]

Laura Montoya

APEX Fellowship | Laura Montoya

Major: Sociology Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Leslie Wingard Andrew Award of Excellence At Samaritan House in Virginia Beach, a nonprofit service provider for […]

Aubrey Miller

APEX Fellowship | Aubry Miller

Major: Economics Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Paul Edmiston Andrew Award of Excellence As a Genie Supply intern, I produced photos for and assisted […]

Alegnta Mezmur

APEX Fellowship | Alegnta Mezmur

Major: Undeclared Class Year: 2023 Faculty Mentor: Matt Krain Wilson Award Intern at Addis Law Group LLP and Forum for Social Studies, I conducted […]

Alexandra Manopoulou

APEX Fellowship | Alexandra Manopoulou

Major: Global & International Studies Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Grit Herzmann Andrew Award of Excellence I interned with Papagermanos and Associates, where I […]

Hannah Baker

APEX Fellowship | Hannah Baker

Major: Undecided Class Year: 2023 Faculty Mentor: Cody Leary As a Literacy Intern at The Legacy Center, a non-profit in Midland, Michigan, I created […]

Will McMichael

APEX Fellowship | Will McMichael

Major: Neuroscience Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Cody Leary I conducted research at Rosalind Franklin University near Chicago. I explored how stress induces neuroinflammation […]

Narissa Le

APEX Fellowship | Narissa Le

Majors: Communication Studies, Data Science Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Cody Leary Andrew Award of Excellence While interning for VinGroup Joint Stock Company, I […]

Noah Leonard

APEX Fellowship | Noah Leonard

Majors: Political Science (International Relations), Spanish Class Year: 2023 Faculty Mentor: Paul Edmiston As an administrative intern with Open Door Resource Center and Salvation […]

Katiasofia Gonzales

APEX Fellowship | Katiasofia Gonzales

Major: Undecided Class Year: 2023 Faculty Mentor: Grit Herzmann Andrew Award of Excellence At the Colegio Montesori del Cusco, Peru I worked remotely as […]

Habitat for Humanity Team

AMRE | Habitat for Humanity

Economic Impact Analysis Will McCullough ’21, Economics Tabitha Skornik-Hayes ’22, Global & International Studies Advisors: Jim Burnell, Brooke Krause The team analyzed budgets, expenditure […]

Eric Kraus

APEX Fellowship | Eric Kraus

Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Tim Freeze Volunteering with The American Red Cross in Pittsburgh, I distributed produce locally, […]

Huy Kieu

APEX Fellowship | Huy Kieu

Major: Computer Science Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: David McConnell Wilson Award As a Software Engineer Intern at FPT Software in Ho Chi Minh […]

Amelia Kemp

APEX Fellowship | Amelia Kemp

Majors: Communication Studies, Sociology Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Matt Krain Andrew Award of Excellence As a Communications Specialist Intern for BFCC in Colorado […]

Ciara Hudson

APEX Fellowship | Ciara Hudson

Major: Political Science Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Brooke Krause As a legal intern with the city solicitor of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, I remotely conducted […]

Laura Haley

APEX Fellowship | Laura Haley

Major: Communication Studies Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Jennifer Ison Andrew Award of Excellence As a social media and marketing intern for Beagle Productions, […]

Hannah Groetsch

APEX Fellowship | Hannah Groetsch

Major: Political Science Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Tim Freeze As a campaign intern for People for Tarra Simmons in Washington’s 23rd Legislative District, […]

AMRE | Benefits Cliff II

Building a BRIDGE to Self-Sufficiency: Policy Prescriptions to Address Benefits Cliffs in Ohio Tim Cotter ’22, Philosophy Stachal Harris ’21, Political Science Michael Nahhas […]

Tree Ring Analysis Team

AMRE | Tree Ring Analysis

Dendrochronological analysis of the tree ring series of Mountain Hemlock, Western Hemlock, European Larch, and White Oak trees Srushti Chaudhari ’22, Earth Science Mazvita […]

Wilson Freije

APEX Fellowship | Wilson Freije

Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Leslie Wingard At an IU School of Medicine radiation oncology lab, in Indianapolis, I […]

APEX Fellowship | Sierra Foltz

Major: English Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Jennifer Ison Andrew Award of Excellence Interning for The Muse Writer’s Center in Norfolk, Virginia, I audited […]

Megan Fisher

APEX Fellowship | Megan Fisher

Major: Psychology Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Jennifer Ison As an Intake Specialist at Nemeth Counseling in Hilliard, Ohio, I performed administrative tasks pertaining […]

Morgan Fields

APEX Fellowship | Morgan Fields

Major(s): English, Education Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Matt Krain Andrew Award of Excellence At Camp Nuhop in Mohican State Park, I worked to […]

Holly Engel

APEX Fellowship | Holly Engel

Major: English, French & Francophone Studies Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: David McConnell I served as an editorial intern at Ohio Magazine in Cleveland, […]

Alex DeLong

APEX Fellowship | Alex DeLong

Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Tim Freeze At the Center for AIDS Research in Providence, Rhode Island, I wrote […]

Noah Crane

APEX Fellowship | Noah Crane

Major: Psychology Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Grit Herzmann As a Collegiate Outreach Specialist at NAMI, a national non-profit in Rochester, NY, I provided […]

APEX Fellowship | Alexander Cohen

Major: Philosophy Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Bas van Doorn I worked with IRC Sacramento’s Volunteer Coordination department to help hire and place interns […]

APEX Fellowship | Kayla Bertholf

Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Grit Herzmann Andrew Award of Excellence As a research assistant for the Arnosti molecular […]

Sarah Caley

APEX Fellowship | Sarah Caley

Major: Theatre & Dance Class Year: 2023 Faculty Mentor: Leslie Wingard As the Education Intern for Weathervane Playhouse in Akron, Ohio, I assisted with […]

humbly LLC Team

AMRE | humbly LLC

Data Analytics and Software Engineering Salim Dohri ’21, Computer Science Zhen Guo ’21, Computer Science Advisor: John Ramsay This technology company’s primary business is […]

Macy Bischoff

APEX Fellowship | Macy Bischoff

Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: David McConnell With aspirations in medicine, I read recommended “pre-med” literature and began MCAT […]

Rephael Berkooz

APEX Fellowship | Rephael Berkooz

Major: Mathematics Class Year: 2021 Faculty Mentor: Cody Leary Research assistant, College of Wooster. I analyzed the economic and healthcare impact of the Health […]

STEM Success Initative Team

AMRE | Stem Success Initiative

Prediction of Retention and Persistence Brendan Dufty ’22, Math Sky Gill ’22, Statistical and Data Science Bang Nguyen ’22, Computer Science Ariel Xie ’21, […]

Student volunteers offer homework help to Wooster City Schools students.

Wooster students volunteer to support Wooster City School students through online program

For education majors, experience working closely with students in the classroom is a crucial part of their education. When the teaching and learning environment […]

Wooster sophomore’s investigative work published by The Pulitzer Center

Sam Boudreau’s late change in internship plans, going from bird watching to watchdog, worked out quite well

Eraj Sikandar

APEX Internship Confirms Eraj Sikandar’s Career Goal

Wooster junior business economics major interned with UN Office on Drugs and Crime in Pakistan

Jenna Smith

Hands-On Internship at Bellwether Farm Inspires Wooster Sociology Major

Jenna Smith learns about regenerative agricultural systems through summer fieldwork experience

Amelia Kemp ’21

Wooster senior makes her voice heard in local community

Amelia Kemp ’21 participates in Black Lives Matter movement as part of her APEX Fellowship

Paige Clay

Wooster Student Selected to The Policy Academies’ 2020 Academy Class

Paige Clay to conduct research on SNAP for think tank partner this summer

Alayt Issak at SACNAS 2019

Mathematics major recognized at conference for outstanding research and poster presentation

Alayt Issak ’21 learns about the conference experience

Marco Roccato

Marco Roccato Attends Athens Democracy Forum

Marco Roccato reflects upon the opportunity to “bring the Wooster spirit into the Athens Democracy Forum" again. The senior global and international studies major recently returned from the event that brings together global leaders to discuss current topics in relation to democracy.

Waverly Hart

Wooster senior attends Democratic presidential debate

Editor in chief of ‘The Wooster Voice,’ Waverly Hart, uses her press credentials for ‘once in a lifetime chance’

Benton Thompson

APEX Fellow Experiences Archaeology in Italy

Benton Thompson IV, am archaeology major at Wooster, spent six weeks at an archaeological field school in Italy this past summer, courtesy of APEX. […]

Miller

Cuyahoga Valley National Park through the ‘anthropological lens’

APEX Fellowship reveals interest in national park service for Cami Miller

Jessica Roberts '20

Biology major creates educational session on invasive species

Jessica Roberts ’20 interned with the Indianapolis Zoo in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she aimed to create a professional development session about invasive species for […]

Mason Minerva '20

Geology major gains hands-on experience in his hometown

Mason Minerva ’20 served as an APEX Fellow at Impact Earth, an environmental consulting company in Rochester, New York. Established in 2014, Impact Earth […]

Ingrid Buckley '20

History major learns the value of the subject for local communities

As a history major, Ingrid Buckley ’20 found her love of history flourished during her APEX Fellowship at the Southeast Ohio History Center. “The […]

Kennedey Bell '21

Communication studies major explores creative educational methods

Communication studies major Kennedey Bell ’21 interned as an APEX Fellow at Science PlaySpace Initiative, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. A non-profit program established in […]

Andrea Arts ’20

Interning with ‘Zero Waste’ clothing label teaches studio art major value of material while completing high profile projects

The summer before her senior year studio art major Andrea Arts ’20 interned as an APEX Fellow at Zero Waste Daniel in Brooklyn, New […]

Budding Journalist Found Her Passion Through APEX Fellowship

Sally Kershner totaled 26 bylines while interning at Ohio Magazine

Pyae Thein

Internship at Cleveland Museum of Art allows Pyae Thein to acquire experience in two of his interests

Information technology and art enthusiast spent summer increasing skill set at top art museum

Scott Perkins ’20 collaborated with Dr. Paul Nielsen ’95 (pictured) and Dr. Amy Jolliff, co-medical directors of the Wooster Community Care Network, and Alex Davis, director, to evaluate the outcomes of the Health Coach program.

Student health coaches act as medical reporters for community network

When Scott Perkins ’20 enters the home, he may be checking for sugary and fatty foods in the fridge or full pill bottles on […]

Madelyn Cobb

Aspiring attorney builds background through APEX Fellowship

Madelyn Cobb works with the Ohio Civil Right Commission

Russell Boston

Senior Russell Boston is Making an Impact as a Health Coach

Part of Wooster Community Hospital’s Community Care Network

Jackson Feinknopf '19

Anthropology major pursues architecture after internship experience

Jackson Feinknopf ’19, an anthropology major at The College of Wooster, discovered an important connection between anthropology and architecture through his APEX Fellowship experience. He worked as an intern at the EDGE, a firm in […]

Rose Taylor, Chris Good, and Jeff Gilbert '85

Internships at Dow AgroSciences give Wooster students experience where research and industry meet

Dow veteran Jeff Gilbert ’85 happy to welcome and mentor younger Scots

Jenelle Booker ’21, Prof. Jennifer Faust, Shayna Vicker ’21 and Kevin Wokosin ’18 measure the reactions of the molecules in rainwater as they interact with the atmosphere.

Tapping into a Cloud

Students study carbon cycle impact on rainwater

Zoe Kuhn '19

Communication sciences and disorders major uses speech therapy to support stroke survivors

For Zoe Kuhn ’19, her second time volunteering at the Austin Speech Labs became even more meaningful with help from the APEX Fellowship program. She discovered the position through a […]

Katarina Baltisberger ’20

Art history major broadens children’s artistic literacy as a summer camp assistant

Through her experience as a summer camp assistant at the Cincinnati Art Museum, Katarina Baltisberger ’20 learned “the best way to be a successful […]

Matthew Harris-Ridker '19

Women’s, gender, & sexuality studies major discovers new career paths through internship

Before serving as an intern at the Center on Halsted in Chicago, Matthew Harris-Ridker ’19 was concerned about finding a well-paying career as a […]

Madelaine Braver

Wooster Students Gain Real-World Experience with APEX Summer Fellowships

Structured program offers mentored and financial support during summer internships